Capabilities
We provide high-level architectural guidance and security oversight. We do not replace your existing IT vendors or MSPs; we manage them to ensure they are delivering value and security.
For Private Schools
Fractional Technology Director
Most private schools cannot justify the cost of a full-time Chief Information Officer (CIO), yet they face enterprise-level threats and complexities. We fill that gap.
1. Vendor Governance & Oversight
We act as the “Technical Translate” layer between your administration and your vendors.
- Contract Review: Auditing MSP and software contracts to prevent bloat.
- Accountability: Ensuring vendors are hitting their SLAs and patching schedules.
- ** procurement:** Unbiased hardware recommendations (we don’t take commissions).
2. Safety & Security Compliance
Ensuring your digital environment is safe for students and compliant for the board.
- Network Segregation: Ensuring student, staff, and guest traffic never mix.
- Content Filtering: Audit of current safeguards and reporting.
- Policy Design: Drafting “Acceptable Use Policies” that match modern AI and social realities.
3. Strategic Roadmapping
- Lifecycle Planning: Moving from “break/fix” budgeting to planned 3-5 year refresh cycles.
- Infrastructure Design: Planning for future density and bandwidth needs before they become emergencies.
For Private Clients
The Family Tech Office
We bring the same rigor used in corporate environments to your private residence, ensuring your technology is robust, invisible, and secure.
1. Network Architecture & Remediation
Home builders and AV installers often neglect fundamental networking principles. We fix the foundation.
- Heatmapping & Coverage: Ensuring gigabit speed in every room.
- Hardware Modernization: Migrating from ISP-rented gateways to prosumer mesh systems (e.g., Ubiquiti, Eero Pro).
- Smart Home Strategy: Selecting ecosystems (HomeKit/Matter) that prioritize local control and longevity over cloud dependency.
2. Privacy & Security Hardening
- IoT Isolation: Segregating smart fridges, cameras, and inexpensive sensors from your banking and personal data.
- Physical Security Review: Auditing camera systems for remote access vulnerabilities.
- Backup Strategy: Implementing “3-2-1” backup protocols for irreplaceable family data.
Engagement Model
Retainer-Based Advisory
For ongoing oversight, we offer monthly retainer packages that provide priority access and scheduled quarterly reviews.
Project-Based Architecture
For specific needs (e.g., a network overhaul or a security audit), we engage on a fixed-scope project basis.